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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,493.98, 26,233.22 and 5,011.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,493.98, 26,233.22 and 5,011.16 is: 7,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,493.98 : 26,233.22 = 5,011.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,493.98/26,233.22 = 5,011.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,493.98x = 26,233.22 × 5,011.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,493.98x = 131,458,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,458,862.74/17,493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,514.52

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